Bangladesh-India Relations Strained Over Sheikh Hasina Extradition

10 UPDATES · 46 DAYS · 11 JUL 2026 — 25 AUG 2026

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Latest · 25 Aug 2026

Bangladesh and India remain at an impasse over extradition requests and political conduct issues, hindering a reset of their relationship.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the diplomatic tensions and efforts between Bangladesh and India over the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of it. It excludes other actions by Bangladesh, India, Sheikh Hasina, or related parties unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

11Jul

STORY BEGINS — Times of India

Sheikh Hasina Plans Voluntary Return to Bangladesh by December Despite Death Sentence

16Jul

Indian Express

The International Crimes Tribunal found evidence that bodies from the July 2024 uprising were dumped in a river near Dhaka, leading to the tribunal's verdict on Sheikh Hasina's death sentence.

3 weeks later

4Aug

NDTV

Two years after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is seeking to improve relations with India.

6Aug

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh authorities and protesters reject Sheikh Hasina's vow to return from exile, demanding India's cooperation for her extradition.

11Aug

Times of India

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged India to cooperate on the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina, emphasizing the importance of bilateral relations.

12Aug

NDTV

High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Prime Minister Modi to discuss strengthening ties with Bangladesh following diplomatic tensions.

23Aug

NDTV

Bangladesh's demand for Sheikh Hasina's extradition caused Tarique Rahman's planned India visit to be canceled, creating uncertainty about future diplomatic engagements.

Al Jazeera

Bangladesh and India's diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions over Sheikh Hasina's exile have stalled Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's first trip to India.

24Aug

NDTV

India and Bangladesh's strained relations over Sheikh Hasina's extradition and differing views on cooperation led to the cancellation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's planned visit.

25Aug

LATEST UPDATE — Al Jazeera

Bangladesh and India remain at an impasse over extradition requests and political conduct issues, hindering a reset of their relationship.

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